With a young daughter, Lanee, depending on him for her very own well-being, he has no other choice but to place his mishaps on the burner to come to her aid. In a very delicate manner, Lanee becomes Liam's number one source of therapy, and together they heal one another’s scars. Yet, Liam can’t quite grasp his reality, and carelessly stray away from his obligations and morals set for himself as a man. Elise basks in her victory, happy to finally have Wise out of the picture. She strategically places her daughter in the midst of her twisted obsession with Liam Regal and awaits the day that he falls helplessly in love with her, again, forgetting her past transgressions. Liam’s life is in complete disarray, as a result of pleading with the Lord for his mercy and grace. Before long, he finds himself cradled in familiar arms, wishing the pain away. With time, he realizes his mistakes and attempts to lean on faith. Join Liam as he scrambles to find his footing, hoping that he isn’t too late.

    

    His boys Preston and Presley, who were identical twin brothers, held him down as well as his big brother Martell. Q had his chick Skylar in his corner as well, or at least, that’s what he thought. When Q swore he was coming home to focus on getting his paper back up and nothing else, he was reunited with the chick he felt was meant to be his in the beginning. He’d wanted her before he got locked up, but he wasn’t letting her get away that easily this time.Meanwhile, Harlem ‘Lem’ Santana was living in hell with her boyfriend Dreon until he went beyond too far and had Harlem in the hospital and distanced from her friends and family. Harlem found the strength to leave Dre and relocating was her first move. She vowed to herself to stay away from men for a while because she’d gone through a lot with Dre and wasn’t looking forward to Dre part two. However, one of her friends, Shayn asked her to attend the welcome home party of the man Harlem had been interested in when she met him in college right before she met Dre. When Harlem, Shayn and their other two best friends, Rena and Renae, who were also identical twins, made it to the club that night, everything in her life changed. Some for the good and some for the worst, but there is only so much Harlem can take once she realizes she is not only facing demons of her own past; she has to face everyone else’s as well.Once skeletons begin to fall out the closet, there are all sorts of chaos that leads to a domino effect. There are fights, cheating, beatings and deep, dark family secrets that could possibly lead to some incest. Everyone has a past and it’s only a matter of time before it come back to bite you. Let’s just see who can survive a thing of the past.

    She’s been scheming nonstop in hopes of getting that old thing back but nothing seems to be working in her favor. Shy isn’t the only one who’s not happy about Meeko and Cookie’s relationship. Kelsey, Meeko’s jump-off, is now pregnant with his baby and willing to do whatever it takes to get him to see that with her and their baby is where he needs to be. The only problem is…Meeko is already where he wants to be, which is with Cookie. After ripping and running the streets for years and doing all types of dirt, Meeko is finally ready to put that lifestyle behind him and build something permanent with Cookie– but between his baby mama’s and family drama on both ends, it’s looking like a real bumpy road ahead. As the level of drama continues to rise and their love is continuously tested, the question still remains… can love really conquer all?

    Shaka is the female version of the Baptiste boys, and with her joining the crew, heat comes to the city faster than anybody can blink. Shaka makes a lasting impression on a lot of people, especially one of the men in the crew. An unsuspecting hero comes along and does for Lyric what she feels Jules should have, and that causes tension in their marriage. Jules is determined to get his marriage back to where it was, and he doesn't care who he has to eliminate to get it done. He and Lyric have to learn to put their egos to the side and learn to fight for each other and not with each other. Emilie finally finds love, or so she thinks, but she soon finds that it's not all fairytales and happy endings. In true Baptiste boys fashion, this finale is going to rock the city.

    Meet Hendrix a street God that is ready to settle down. He finds love in Chandler, his sister’s best friend who is just as clueless at how the four letter word works. Can these two finally lay the bad taste that love has left in their mouth to rest or will they end their relationship feeling the same way that they walked into it? Take this journey with Hendrix, Chandler and their loved ones as they try finding the answer to the most asked question What’s it Like to be in Love?

    Without notice, it creeps up on you and takes over every rational decision you make. Without thought, you’re willing to do whatever necessary to be with the one who’s stolen your heart. Even if that means risking your life, and being cut off from family in the process. And for Vice, that was a loss Storm was willing to take. After giving up on finding true love, the handsome and captivating, Vice crosses the threshold of Storm’s heart. As destiny would have it, the couple contributes glee and cherishing moments to each other lives –putting an end to the doubts surrounding their union. Nonetheless, naysayers and skeptics couldn’t be more furious of the doting couple. While the two are building one another up, their enemies are plotting to tear them down. Death, disloyalty, and animosity fuels the schemes against Storm and Vice, but the two aren’t going down without a fight.

     Amazon bestselling authors Twyla T. and J. Dominique bring the anticipated conclusion of this urban fiction hood love series about revenge and unfinished business. Mercedes is the definition of a survivor. Beautiful. Stronger. Wiser. After suffering torment for years from Maine, Mercedes finds what real love is from Duke. She’s living life better than she thought until Maine puts a stop to it. He is not going quietly into the night, and Mercedes shows him that she’s not that weakling anymore. Survival is the name of the game, and Mercedes stops at nothing to keep her head above water. Duke can’t believe that he’s fallen for Mercedes and her son, but that is exactly the position he finds himself. After learning what her ex did to her for years, he vows to protect Mercedes at all costs. Duke’s vows are quickly tested when he learns how strategic Maine is to get Mercedes back under his control. Duke learns that there are no stones that he wouldn’t turn over to keep Mercedes and her son safe. Kiyah is the definition of a ride or die. Loyal. Trusting. Beautiful. Falling in love was not in the game plan for her until Major entered into her life and turned it upside down. Kiyah didn’t know love could feel so good, but she just wishes that her parents would understand her position and accept Major into her life. However, tragedy occurs before amendments can be made. Major has fallen head over heels for Kiyah, and he won’t let anyone interfere with what they have. Having unfinished street business along with his ex claiming him as her baby’s father is threatening the one person that he can’t bear to let go of. In order for Major to really get out of the game, he has to deal with obstacles that threaten to demolish the piece of happiness, love, and peace that he has acquired. He will not rest until all threats are eliminated.

    Only thing is, Carmilla is not going to just let go of the man she has dedicated the past five years of her life to that easily.

 After being stabbed in the heart by the man she loved, A’Layla has plans on enjoying the single life with no interruptions. Too bad Santos refuses to accept the fact that she’s done with him for good. If that wasn’t enough, she still has the undeniably sexy chocolate god known as Jacier in her corner, slowly breaking down her walls. With both headstrong men willing to do whatever it takes to be the man in her life, A’Layla is thrown into a whirlwind of drama that she never saw coming.

    She never thought she would be a victim of disrespect and betrayal but one day her wonderful life is turned upside down. Being faced with a decision of playing the fool or being strong Genesis chose her strength. Packing up and moving away from her friends and family she didn’t look back on the situation that could have broken her, but didn’t. They say the grass isn’t greener on the other side they wrote the story of Cole Benjamin’s life. After breaking up his happy home he begins to doubt the decisions that led him to his new life. The stress of Cole’s situation has him looking for a way out only to find he is trapped in this bond he created. What will he do when he finds out that getting his feet back on the ground may mean breaking all the rules? Demonte’ Collins is living large and doing big things. All he seems to be missing is a family to share his good life with. Monte’ is over the women who just want to pop it for some cash and who are addicted to just a good time. When he was about to give up he meets his new neighbor and finally finds a woman who holds his interest and maybe his heart. Suddenly his personal and business life intertwine and he will find himself fighting to save the love he never thought he would find.

    I’d rather be beside you in a storm, than safe and warm by myself. I’d rather have hard times together, than to have it easy apart. I’d rather have the one who holds my heart. Kori & Zahara thought they'd found the men that they've been looking for all of their life. Danger and Yaz have been trying to prove that they are the realest niggas for Kori & Zahara, but they always fall short. Tragedy, betrayal and drama are what follows the two couples in their relationships, but when is enough, enough. Yaz let his past interfere with his future and now he doesn’t know which way to turn. Kori wants nothing more than to be the girl by Yaz’s side but when death hits too close to home will she still want to stand by her man? Will Yaz man up and kill his first true love or will he fall short and allow her to walk away with Kori’s heart in her hand? Danger and Hara are the couple that everyone loves to hate. Their love runs deep, but for some reason they can’t seem to get it right. When Hara suffers a major loss in her life and it pushes Danger further away. Danger has nine months to win Hara back, but this time when he gets her, the games will come to an end. Take a peek into the lives of these two couples as they find what the definition of real love is. Will this be the end of both couples or will they make it out of the storm, with their love being stronger than ever?

    Their name alone holds weight and instills fear in the toughest of gangsters. For the last couple of years Thug Inc. and Boss Lady Inc. have been in retirement. They’ve been enjoying the fruits of their labor while their children run the family business. Life’s great minus the drama that’s always seems to find them. There’s a new threat with ties from their past out for vengeance. This threat has the potential to dismantle their entire existence. This time around Thug and Tahari’s marriage is on the line. Tahari has always prided herself on being the wife of the infamous Ka’Jaire “Thug” Kenneth. Being his wife and the mother of their children has been her purpose. Not to mention the reason why she kills anything moving that may be a threat to her family. It’s always been in her nature to be his ride or die. Thug is the heart and soul of the Kenneth Family. His blood, sweat , and tears is why the family is so powerful and well connected. His wife and children mean more to him than anything in this world. His relationship with Tahari is everything to him. However, it’s her alter ego Boss Lady he’s having trouble with. She’s a beast he created and now he can’t handle it. Being Boss Lady is everything to Tahari. After all she’s earned that title out right. She refuses to let him disregard the hard work she’s put in over the years. In this installment of the Thug Saga you’ll be taken on a rollercoaster ride of emotions! Deep dark secrets from the past will be revealed that may have a pro founding effect on more than just Thug and Tahari’s relationship. The relationship with their children is on the line as well . While other family members have their own issues that lead to an all out war in the streets and on the home front. Thug Inc. started this saga but Boss Lady Inc. may be the ones to finish.

    Beautii is left to fend for herself after her parents die, and her brother Jordin is sent to prison. With a baby to take care of and no one to depend on but herself, she starts working at a strip club. Lauren Green is Beautii’s best friend and one of the only people that she can count on. But Lauren has her own sordid past that has turned her heart cold. Disowned by her parent’s after revealing a scandalous secret, the only person she has to turn to is Beautii. Javian “Teach” McKnight is the head boss on the streets of Miami, and is as ruthless as they come. A night out with his home boys unexpectedly leaves him infatuated with Lauren. Never one to have been in love, he doesn’t know what to make of his feelings. Will they be good for each other? Or, is this relationship doomed from the start? Carter “Magic” McKnight is new to the Miami area, just moving there from Texas to be closer to his brother Teach. Left to raise his daughter on his own when his girlfriend disappeared without a trace, Miami is a good move for him. His first day in town he meets Beautii and is momentarily left speechless. Their lives are entangled and these four form bonds that can’t be broken. But things change when Beautii’s brother is released from prison. Someone is out to get Magic, but who? For Beautii things aren’t as they seem and a blast from the past is lurking in the shadows. Lies, deceit, secrets, murder and more come to light. Will bonds be broken or will these couples be able to stand the test of time?

     Omni, Gaia, and Egypt’s life changed drastically when their sister was abducted. They went from a happy, church-going family to hurt people. The story flashes forward 15 years, and the same hurt girls are now women. They’ve navigated through life the best way that they could despite their sister, Sadie's, absence. A drastic decision to move to Michigan from Virginia embarks the sisters on a new chapter in life that brings them into the presence of the Lacoste Brothers. Omni is the oldest. She’s also the mother of a handsome little boy. Her son’s father decides to break things off after he’s given a hefty prison sentence, and Omni is left to pick up the pieces. While in Detroit, she focuses on her non-profit and fixing her relationship with God, then Deen enters the picture. He possesses an aura that Omni can’t ignore. Quickly, she finds herself enthralled by the intriguing man with the grey eyes and intense demeanor. When Deen gives off mixed signals to Omni, and she learns that her son's father is trying to reenter the picture, she finds herself at a loss on what to do. Gaia feels like she’s the saddest King sister when it comes to how her heart aches for their sister Sadie. She’s in college to become an anesthesiologist, and her life is going well until her boyfriend’s secret life becomes public. He pops up with a wife, and Gaia is heartbroken by the news. The move to Michigan is welcomed because she needs the break. One sad night, she runs into Omelly, and his presence angers her. Gaia makes it her business to ruin his life, and their problematic journey begins. Omelly has a past similar to Gaia’s, and it meshes the two together. When Gaia is presented with an opportunity to ruin her ex-boyfriend’s life, it's too good for her to turn down. However, in doing so, she changes things with the one man she feels knows her best. Egypt is the baby sister. It shows in everything she does, and moving to Michigan forces Egypt to grow up. She finds a job and begins to move on from her ex-boyfriend Justus, who didn’t believe in marriage. Egypt finds comfort with Sayeed Lacoste. He’s charming, handsome, and like nothing she’s ever seen. He encourages her dreams and waits patiently for her to greenlight them being more than friends. All is well until Egypt finds herself on the receiving end of misplaced hate. Her affiliation with Sayeed will place her in a position where she could possibly lose her life. This book is part of a series…

    She has faith that her dreams will come true as long as she stays focused. Kampbell is unrivalled, her unique personality is what sets her apart from every other woman. When she meets Kenari Evans, she’s impressed by his efforts to get her attention but once she starts to like him back, he is reminded of one very important thing. He's married. Amina is the black beauty that stole his heart almost fifteen years ago. However, “I Do” wasn't enough to hold her down. She’s desperate to find herself and become a model at the same time. Amina would rather have fame than love and doesn't care if she hurts her husband in the process. After running off to chase her dreams, she soon realizes that the grass isn’t always greener on the other side..but will it be too late? Will Kam and Kenari have something special? Will Amina come back after she realizes her mistake? Find out in the standalone "This Could Be Something Special"...."